Key dates and deadlines
I. MAIN ADMISSIONS (WINTER ROUND)
Applicant registration and submission of applications for formal vocational training programmes in the LAMA BPO information system. Student notification of their eligibility for selected programmes. Ranking of preferences in respect of which an applicant has been recognised as eligible | 1-12 February 2023 |
Tests, if applicable | 1-8 February 2023 |
Offer to study | 14 February 2023 |
Conclusion of study contracts with vocational education and training institutions | 15-17 February 2023 |
II. MAIN ADMISSIONS (SUMMER ROUND)
Applicant registration and submission of applications for formal vocational training programmes in the LAMA BPO information system. Student notification of their eligibility for selected programmes. Ranking of preferences in respect of which an applicant has been recognised as eligible | 1 June – 7 August 2023 |
Tests, if applicable | 1 June – 2 August 2023 |
Offer to study | 11 August 2023 |
Conclusion of study contracts with vocational training institutions | 14-17 August 2023 |
III. ADDITIONAL ADMISSION
Applicant registration and submission of applications for formal vocational training programmes in the LAMA BPO information system. Student notification of their eligibility for selected programmes. Ranking of preferences in respect of which an applicant has been recognised as eligible | 21-27 August 2023 |
Tests, if applicable | 21-23 August 2023 |
Offer to study | 29 August 2023 |
Conclusion of study contracts with vocational education and training institutions | 30-31 August 2023 |
IV. ADMISSIONS TO VACANT STATE-FUNDED AND NON-STATE-FUNDED PLACES (CLEARING) AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Submission of applications for formal vocational training programmes, clearing decisions, conclusion of study contracts | 4 September – 20 November 2022 according to a schedule established by LAMA BPO and published in the Centralised Admissions Information System (alternating application registration on one week and examination of the applications, taking decisions, and preparation of the admissions system for a new admission phase on the other week). Study contracts will be signed every second Wednesday or the next working day after a public holiday |